THEMES - THEME ANALYSIS

The never-ending importance of love is the central theme of the novel. It is largely developed by the depiction of characters who suffer from a lack of love. The Marquesa showers her daughter with love, but is rejected by her. Esteban cares for Manuel through the pain of his infection, even though Manuel blames his twin for destroying his love for Camila. Uncle Pio is deserted by Camila, who becomes the...........

OTHER LITERARY ELEMENTS

IRONY

Throughout the novel, Wilder effectively uses irony to develop his plot, project his themes, and depict his characters. It is ironic that Brother Juniper spends six years of his life writing a book about the accident, which he considers to be a masterpiece, and is then burned at the stake for writing such a heresy. It is ironic that the lives of the Marquesa, Pepita, Manuel, Uncle Pio, and Don Jamie come to an..........

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